Quantity Surveyor - Residential Housebuilding

Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £62,000 + Package
Working Arrangements: Office-based with 1 day working from home

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established national housebuilder, based from their Northampton office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of residential developments across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, working closely with the wider commercial and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded developer with a strong pipeline of residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of residential developments from procurement through to final accounts.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor tender packages, valuations and payments.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts and valuations.
• Manage variations, contractual issues and subcontractor accounts.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and the wider commercial department.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial targets and company procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential housebuilding.
• Strong knowledge of traditional build housing developments.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously.
• Relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £62,000 + package, depending on experience.
• One day working from home per week.
• Office hours of 8:30am-5:00pm.
• Established housebuilder with a strong pipeline of work.
• Opportunity to work across multiple residential developments.